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Old December 22nd, 2007
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Default LimeWire will not connect with 2WIRE AT&T

I have used LimeWire successfully on same computer. Upgraded my model of 2Wire router (and service technician did work on my computer)--and upgraded LimeWire---now no connection.
(ie stays on 'starting connection'.....no error messages received, no activity on the connections tab)

Windows Firewall does allow LimeWire Program
On Norton I have editing settings/web browser/Internet Worm protection and ensured LimeWire was added as allowed program
I have also deactivated Norton to test whether or not this was causing the problem---still unable to connect wth Norton not active
I then went to 'HomePortal' and checked Firewall settings
I forced an IP based on the listening port....and since I don't know what I am doing I also forced it on 6346 with a separate name (i.e. I went into allow individual apps, then put in the port range (just used the actual listening port #) and did for both TCP and UDP.
No impact

I have invested way to much time trying to get a connection established, I need higher powers to suggest where there may be user error on my part.

Majority of answers to config questions below. (11 & 14 unsure how to check)

1. OS version? Windows Vista Ultimate
2. What firewalls you have? Windows, NortonAntiVirus and the 2Wire AT&T Firewall
3. How much ram? 2G
4. Hard Disk space available? 134GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
2WIRE (AT&T logo) 2701HG-B
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LimeWire 4.14.12pro, Java 1.6.0
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
BellSouth/AT&T
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? It works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. not sure - how do I check?
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem, albeit after computer worked on, router upgrade
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Not sure how to check
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).US
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Port Forwarding for the 2 Wire 2701HG-B Hope this helps
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Old December 24th, 2007
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Join Date: December 22nd, 2007
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Default Connection still won't work

I appreciated the response and the outline of steps in the port forwarding site were straightforward. Unfortunately, after following the instructions to the letter, I am still stuck on the connecting stage.
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Old December 26th, 2007
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Just curious, do we really pay our money to LimeWire and yet receive no support other than the kindness of other users of the Gnutella forum??? As an additional piece of information to my earlier post, I have another laptop in the house that is also running Limewire---successfully. Their version is 4.12.11 with Java level of 1.5.0-04. The Listen on port is 44687. My version that is not working is again 4.14.12 with Java 1.6.0-oem.....since all sw is the same (and I have disabled Norton and the Windows Firewall in an attempt to isolate problems), I can only assume the 2Wire router/firewall is not the problem since the one machine at the lower release level works fine. Any suggestions would be appreciated (and yes, I tried changing my listening port to be the same as the working machine). Thanks!
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Old January 17th, 2008
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Thumbs down 2wire modem for att is super gay

I think the culprit is the modem/router. I can't believe i paid for limewire pro without running the free version first to see if it would connect. Tomorrow I will try to use my old bellsouth modem with a lynksis router and maybe let you all know as soon as I can if that solved it. I did the port forwarding recommended and nothing works.

I think lime wire with att's new 2wire networking modem is gay
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Old February 11th, 2008
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Just recently changed over to dsl again from cable, and have the same exact 2Wire unit from BellSouth/AT&T. Having the same firewall problem, but got mine working from the PF.com doc Remoc linked to. I tend to forget about PF.com from time to time, it's been a huge help with xbox360, ps3 and pc dilemmas, thanks for the link Remoc, Rep up'd!

Hopefully the OP has since gotten their problem resolved as well..if not, make sure that the manual port # and the listen on port # are the same, just for the sake of eliminating variables when setting the firewall rules on the 2Wire.


Oh yeah, this is my first post on the boards, guess now I feel obligated to go introduce myself properly!
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